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You know that crazy guy at your golf course who is always trying to sell some cockamamie fix-your-swing invention he built in his garage—well, now he has someplace to take it. A new show on the Golf Channel called “Fore Inventors Only” is looking for the best new golf invention. The show even features Butch Harmon’s much lesser known brother, Bill Harmon, as one of its four panelists. Here’s a look at just a few of the inventions that made it past day two of the competition.

Bunker Buddy—A folding, collapsible, sand rake that golfers can wear on their belt or attach to their golf bag. It’s an excellent tool for the man with perfect golf etiquette. Now you’ll never have to leave your shoeprint in a bunker ever again, even if there’s no rake at the hole.

Golf Shoes With Integrated Bristles—These special shoes allow you to brush off debris from the club face. Now you can kick your club in frustration and clean it at the same time.

The Trunk Chair—A small seat that attaches to the trunk of a car. It can prevent the acute ass pain that results from having to sit on the edge of a trunk while you change your golf shoes.

Shaft Skinz—For the Ian Poulter fan who wishes golf was a more flamboyant sport, these shrink wraps can give your clubs some added personality. They’re the perfect gift for the man who likes covering everything he owns with leopard print.

Clean and Drop—This three in one towel dries and cleans balls and clubs. It’s perfect for the golfer who loves taking off his clothes and diving into a lake to retrieve his ball.

The winner of the competition will receive a fully developed infomercial, $50,000 worth of commercial and promotional air time on the Golf Channel, and shelfspace at Golfsmith for one year. Winning the competition will also allow one lucky contestant to officially go from “mentally unstable golf nut” to “successful businessman.”

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